Island-hopping cougars redraw boundaries of big cats’ potential range

Mongabay
Mar 22, 2023, 3:26 pm527 ptsHot
It’s often been said that big cats don’t like water — but this mythological thinking isn’t entirely accurate. New research provides evidence that some male cougars (Puma concolor), or pumas, not only swim, but travel long distances in the chilly sea, dodging boats and orcas. The study focused on a…

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